ISHS Acta Horticulturae 30: Symposium on Strawberry under Protection
ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF STRAWBERRY GROWING IN GLASSHOUSES IN THE NETHERLANDS |
| Author: | R.K. Elema |
| Abstract:
The Netherlands has a long history in northwestern Europe as a supplier of early-season vegetables and fruits grown under glass. This concerns not only such vegetables as tomatoes and cucumbers, and fruits such as grapes, plums, and peaches, but also applies to strawberries. As for the other products mentioned, the prosperous townspeople of northwestern Europe were willing to pay high prices for strawberries early in the season. These strawberries were grown in grape house, Dutch light structures, or frames. Since few could afford the high prices of these early strawberries, the demand for this product was limited and only a small number of growers could make a living from this culture. After 1950, as a result of rising incomes, gradually more and more people were able to pay high prices for early strawberries. The demand increased and the culture became more profitable for the grower. This increased the growers' interest, and marked the start of important developments in the techniques for growing glasshouse strawberries. | |
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